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HIGH end 7 channel amp

Hi, I am in search of some of the best 7 channel amps. Unfortunately it needs to be 7 channels. Many good amps on the market only have 5 or less channels which leaves quite a few out of the equation

Then theres the many companys that make 6 channel amps??? Are not all procesors 5.1 or 7.1. I don't get that but thats for another discussion.

I have been intersted in the....

Mcintosh mc-207
EAD powermaster 7300
Lexicon lx-7
Integra research rda-7
Arcam fmj p7
Sim audio Titan
Halcro mc70

I have no interest in the....

Odeon
Theta
Krell

Again, it needs to be 7 channel. I am looking for a neutral or warmer then neutral amp. Thanks for your help.
freemand
nealrm
68 posts
 
I have the Arcam FMJ P7 and am quite pleased. Very warm possibly at the expense of some accuracy, but would rather enjoy the music than listen for flaws in the recordings. Amp choice will depend on the rest of your equipment. May need a bigger amp if your speakers are power hungry. With 2-channel music the P7 acts as two monoblocks producing very nice sound.
moremoneythansense6655
1 posts
 
5 channel amp + 2 channel amp = 7 channels with two power supplys rather than one.

Look at the REALLY high end gear; there is a reason that they have 2 channel power amps with SIX chasis.
If, as stated in your post, you do want the "best", why not go with seven mono-blocks? Seven really good amplifiers sharing a one power supply is limited.
freemand OP
225 posts
 
Nealrm, I have been wondering about the arcam. I do Have a arcam dealer here so I can practically try that one out. Does the arcam have an airy top end?

I have effecient speakers so power is not an issue.

Moremoneythansense....intersting name. You must have more money then you know what to do with so buy audio. I wish I could use more then one amp. I recently had a three and five channel in my system but need the extra shelf, thus one 7 channel.

The 7 monoblocks in the rack would be my dream system.
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